MLB
John Schreiber
John Schreiber
Kansas City Royals, Relief Pitcher
Age: 30y-9m-17d (Mar 05, 1994)
Exp: 4.027 Years
Country: US
College: Northwestern Ohio
Drafted: Round 15 (#445 overall), 2016
Agent(s): ACES
2025 Payroll Salary
$1,800,000
2025 Cash
$1,800,000
Career Earnings
$3,051,605
2025-2025 Arbitration (CURRENT)
John Schreiber signed a 1 year , $1,800,000 contract with the Kansas City Royals, including $1,800,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,800,000. In 2025, Schreiber will earn a base salary of $1,800,000, while carrying a total salary of $1,800,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,800,000
Average Salary:
$1,800,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
31 |
Estimate
|
$1,800,000 | $1,800,000 | 0.75% | $1,800,000 | $1,800,000 |
| 2026 |
|
32 |
ARB 3
|
|||||
| 2027 |
|
33 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
31 | 4.027 |
Estimate
|
$1,800,000 | - | - | $1,800,000 | $1,800,000 |
| 2026 |
|
32 | -- |
ARB 3
|
|||||
| 2027 |
|
33 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
31 |
Estimate |
$1,800,000 | $1,800,000 | $1,800,000 | - | $1,800,000 | $1,800,000 |
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2024-2024 Arbitration
John Schreiber signed a 1 year , $1,175,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $1,175,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,175,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,175,000
Average Salary:
$1,175,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
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2023-2023 Pre-Arbitration
John Schreiber signed a 1 year , $750,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $750,000
Average Salary:
$750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2022-2022 Pre-Arbitration
John Schreiber signed a 1 year , $700,000 contract with the Boston Red Sox, including $700,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $700,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $700,000
Average Salary:
$700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2021-2021 Pre-Arbitration
John Schreiber signed a 1 year , $570,500 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $570,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $570,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $570,500
Average Salary:
$570,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2020-2020 Pre-Arbitration
John Schreiber signed a 1 year , $563,500 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $563,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $563,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $563,500
Average Salary:
$563,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2019-2019 Pre-Arbitration
John Schreiber signed a 1 year , $555,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $555,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $555,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $555,000
Average Salary:
$555,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 Signing Bonus
John Schreiber signed a 1 year , $6,000 contract with the Detroit Tigers, including $6,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $6,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $6,000
Average Salary:
$6,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
4.027 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$3,051,605
Earnings w/ Different Teams
3 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 22 |
|
Signing Bonus
|
$6,000 |
$6,000 |
|
| 2019 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$104,440 |
$110,440 |
|
| 2020 | 26 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$152,635 |
$263,075 |
|
| 2021 | 27 |
|
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$18,402 |
$281,477 |
|
| 2022 | 28 |
|
Active
|
$845,128 |
$1,126,605 |
|
| 2023 | 29 |
|
Active
|
$750,000 |
$1,876,605 |
|
| 2024 | 30 |
|
Active / Arb Avoided
|
$1,175,000 |
$3,051,605 |
|
| Total |
$3,051,605 |
$3,051,605 |
||||
| 2025 | 31 |
|
Active / estimate-arbitration
|
$1,800,000 |
||
| Total |
$4,851,605 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$257,075 | $6,000 | - | $263,075 |
| 3 |
|
$1,368,378 | - | $245,152 | $1,613,530 |
| 1 |
|
$1,175,000 | - | - | $1,175,000 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
|
22 |
$6,000 |
$6,000 |
$6,000 |
||
| 2019 |
|
25 |
$104,440
|
$104,440 |
$110,440 |
||
| 2020 |
|
26 |
$152,635
|
$152,635 |
$263,075 |
||
| 2021 |
|
27 |
$18,402
|
$18,402 |
$281,477 |
||
| 2022 |
|
28 |
$599,976
|
$245,152 |
$845,128 |
$1,126,605 |
|
| 2023 |
|
29 |
$750,000
|
$750,000 |
$1,876,605 |
||
| 2024 |
|
30 |
$1,175,000
|
$1,175,000 |
$3,051,605 |
||
| Total |
$2,800,453 |
$6,000 |
$245,152 |
$3,051,605 |
$3,051,605 |
||
| 2025 |
|
31 |
$1,800,000
|
$1,800,000 |
|||
| Total |
$4,600,453 |
$6,000 |
$245,152 |
$4,851,605 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |
|
$257,075 | $6,000 | - | $263,075 |
| 3 |
|
$1,368,378 | - | $245,152 | $1,613,530 |
| 1 |
|
$1,175,000 | - | - | $1,175,000 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
KC |
Jul 29, 2024 - Aug 19, 2024 | Knee |
| 2023 |
BOS |
May 16, 2023 - Jul 25, 2023 | Back |
-
Feb 17, 2024
Traded to Kansas City (KC) from Boston (BOS) for David Sandlin
-
Jan 11, 2024
Signed a 1 year $1.175 million contract with Boston (BOS), avoiding arbitration
-
Mar 01, 2023
Signed a 1 year $750,000 contract with Boston (BOS)
-
May 06, 2022
Promoted from the Minors by Boston (BOS)
-
Apr 29, 2022
Outrighted to the Minors by Boston (BOS)
-
Apr 25, 2022
Contract purchased by Boston (BOS)
-
Sep 01, 2021
Contract purchased by Boston (BOS)
-
Feb 18, 2021
Claimed off waivers by Boston (BOS)
-
Aug 08, 2019
Contract purchased by Detroit (DET)
-
Jun 23, 2016
Signed a contract with Detroit (DET)
-
Jun 11, 2016
Drafted by Detroit (DET): Round 15 (#445 overall)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | KC | 59 | 0 | 48 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 46 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 51.7 | 3.66 | 1.32 | 0.52 |
| 2023 | BOS | 45 | 2 | 41 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 53 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 46.7 | 3.86 | 1.41 | 0.81 |
| 2022 | BOS | 64 | 0 | 45 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 74 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 65.0 | 2.22 | 0.99 | 2.64 |
| 2021 | BOS | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 3.00 | 1.67 | 0.08 |
| 2020 | DET | 15 | 0 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15.7 | 6.32 | 1.47 | -0.21 |
| 2019 | DET | 13 | 0 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 6.23 | 1.54 | 0.00 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 4 years, $17,961,952
- Avg. Salary: $4,490,488
- MLB Rank: 246
- RP Rank: 32
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2027
- Avg. Salary: $1,800,000
- MLB Rank: 367
- RP Rank: 69
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare John Schreiber to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Poche | 1 | $2,375,000 | $2,375,000 | 29 |
| Emilio Pagan | 2 | $16,000,000 | $8,000,000 | 32 |
| Wandy Peralta | 4 | $16,500,000 | $4,125,000 | 32 |
| Andrew Chafin | 1 | $4,750,000 | $4,750,000 | 33 |
| Averages | 2 | $9,906,250 | $4,812,500 | 31.5 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Schreiber's current age (30), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | $20,735,296 | $5,183,824 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Schreiber statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP/Yr, SV, ERA, WHIP, K/9, BB/9, FIP, WAR
| Player | GP/Yr | SV | ERA | WHIP | K/9 | BB/9 | FIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Colin Poche
2022-2023
|
65.00 | 0.06 | 3.11 | 1.12 | 9.44 | 3.46 | 3.94 | 0.85 |
|
Emilio Pagan
2022-2023
|
60.00 | 0.08 | 3.71 | 1.16 | 10.22 | 3.22 | 3.74 | 0.53 |
|
Wandy Peralta
2022-2023
|
59.50 | 0.07 | 2.78 | 1.13 | 8.00 | 3.86 | 3.96 | 1.43 |
|
Andrew Chafin
2022-2023
|
63.50 | 0.09 | 3.78 | 1.30 | 10.78 | 3.94 | 3.54 | 0.07 |
| Average | 62.00 | 0.08 | 3.35 | 1.18 | 9.61 | 3.62 | 3.80 | 0.72 |
|
John Schreiber
2023-2024
|
52.00 | 0.03 | 3.76 | 1.37 | 9.12 | 4.15 | 3.77 | 0.86 |
| Pct Change | -16.13 | -62.50 | -12.24 | -16.10 | -5.10 | -14.64 | 0.79 | 19.44 |
| Median Prime % Change | -13.44% | |||||||
| Average Prime % Change | -13.31% | |||||||
Calculated Market Value: John Schreiber
After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.
| Terms | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| 4 years, $17,961,952 | $4,490,488 |
